light heavyweight
noun
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 175 pounds for professionals and 178 pounds for amateurs compare heavyweight, middleweight
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Prochazka initially turned his attention to former champion Alex Pereira following the conclusion of UFC 313, which saw Ankalaev claim a unanimous decision victory over the Brazilian to capture the undisputed light heavyweight crown.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Magomed Ankalaev won a less-than-thrilling fight to earn the UFC light heavyweight championship.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
One is a light heavyweight title defense against current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, who has indicated his desire to eventually move up to challenge the Brazilian.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
In July, Pereira followed that setback with a win over former UFC light heavyweight title holder, Jan Błachowicz, in his UFC debut at 205 pounds.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Magomed Ankalaev won a less-than-thrilling fight to earn the UFC light heavyweight championship.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
One is a light heavyweight title defense against current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, who has indicated his desire to eventually move up to challenge the Brazilian.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
In July, Pereira followed that setback with a win over former UFC light heavyweight title holder, Jan Błachowicz, in his UFC debut at 205 pounds.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Light heavyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20heavyweight. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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